Lake Restoration To Spark Park Upgrade

Southwest - In Brief

January 22, 2004

MINNEOLA -- The city recently secured funding from the Lake County Water Authority to help restore Martin's Lake at Trailhead Park. The project will excavate tons of sand to increase the size of the dwindled water body and to put in aquatic plants.

Martin's Lake once spanned more than 2 acres amid a forest of trees and citrus groves. But now the lake is only a fraction of its original size -- partly surrounded by residential development.

The estimated cost of planning and construction is $263,000. Work could begin later this year.

After the lake is restored, Minneola plans to expand park facilities with more trails, parking, pavilions and a new access road.